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26 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 26 August 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The Bombay High Court has urged the Centre to consider amending the Aadhaar Act to address a critical gap in inter-agency coordination and document verification that has enabled foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain…
Read full storyThe Lok Sabha Secretariat issued disqualification notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule), coinciding with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear TMC's plea for expedited adjudication. The…
Read full storyChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed over 500 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 30 BLO Supervisors in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, calling them the foundational pillars of India's democracy. He highlighted that…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 10th anniversary of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on August 25, 2026, highlighting its transformative impact on India's digital payments ecosystem. He invited citizens to share…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has agreed to hear TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking a time-bound decision on the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule). These MPs had merged with…
Read full storyNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to advance border delimitation and reinforce peace along the LAC. Both sides discussed mechanisms to consolidate tranquili…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 45th PRAGATI meeting to review six major infrastructure projects across Railway, Road, and Power sectors spanning nine states with a cumulative investment exceeding ₹30,000 crore…
Read full storyCongress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi wrote to PM Modi demanding a fresh questionnaire for an effective caste census. They urged providing a drop-down list of castes to avoid duplication due to sub-caste…
Read full storyThe Allahabad High Court ruled that wearing a headscarf is not an essential religious practice in Islam for women, dismissing a petition challenging a college's dress code. The court found no factual basis or material e…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, directed the Election Commission to submit an affidavit detailing the exact number of appeals for inclusion and exclusion in West Bengal's electoral rolls. This intervention com…
Read full storyThe United States has removed Syria from its State Sponsors of Terrorism list, a designation held since 1979. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated this move aims to foster investment and promote political and economi…
Read full storyLeading Chinese strategic affairs scholar Hu Shisheng stated that structural differences between India and China persist, emphasizing institutionalizing border stability over dramatic settlement. His assessment reflects…
Read full storyThe Election Commission of India (ECI) held the second regional conference on Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC 2.0) and ECINET in Lucknow. CEC Gyanesh Kumar addressed students and teachers from Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing E…
Read full storyVice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched India's first non-GMO high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed developed by Gourmet Popcornica at Musunuru, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh on August 24, 2026. This indigenous i…
Read full storyTalabira II & III coal mine in Odisha, allocated to NLC India Ltd. in 2016 under the Coal Mines (Special Provisions) Act, achieved record production of 19.14 MT in FY 2025-26 with 11.28% YoY growth. The mine deployed ad…
Read full storyAs of August 21, 2026, the Kharif crop sown area stands at 1056.70 lakh hectares, 16.07 lakh hectares below the 2025-26 level. Rice area declined by 13.19 lakh hectares, led by Karnataka, Telangana, and Jharkhand. Pulse…
Read full storySenior Congress leader P. Chidambaram appeared before the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the 'One Nation, One Election' Bills and termed them unconstitutional and mindless. The JPC, chaired by P.P. Chaudh…
Read full storyUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced in Tokyo that India will amend regulations and introduce new rules within two months to address concerns of companies setting up manufacturing operations. He met two major…
Read full storyUnion Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched revamped Dak Sewa and Dak MITRA apps in New Delhi, alongside inaugurating renovated buildings of 14 post offices across ten states. These digital initiatives a…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with space sector startup CEOs, urging them to build a robust ecosystem that attracts global talent to India. He acknowledged the trust startups have shown in government policies…
Read full storyWest Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee stated that 23,000 citizenship certificates have been issued under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA), while 2.3 lakh applications were received. Leader of Opposition Suvendu Adhikari c…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah announced the deportation of three fugitives linked to the Bambiha Gang from Malaysia, highlighting India's growing international cooperation in combating organized crime. This operation is…
Read full storyIndia lifted its wheat export ban imposed in May 2022 to control domestic prices, citing farmers' interests amid depressed local prices. As the world's second-largest wheat producer, this policy reversal aims to support…
Read full storyCongress President Mallikarjun Kharge accused the Modi government of undermining reservation by keeping government posts vacant and privatizing PSUs. He argued that vacant posts deny SC/ST/OBC candidates their constitut…
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